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Roasted Fennel Recipe (Italian Style)

The olive oil caramelizes the sweet fennel and the veggies turn into magic in your mouth! I like to top with fresh chunks of parmigiano to add texture and a little cheesy goodness. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs thick base of stalk, stalks cut off, bulbs halved lengthwise, then cut thinly in 1/2 inch slices (the fennel will shrink a bit as it cooks)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or more
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup fresh parmigiano chunks cut pieces from block of parmigiano cheese

Instructions

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  1.  Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
  2.  Line a roasting pan or baking dish with aluminum foil and brushing it with olive oil. Arrange the fennel slices on the pan, add more olive oil (until the fennel is covered on all sides). Sprinkle with sea salt and roast for 30 minutes or until the fennel wedges are cooked through and beginning to caramelize at the edges.
  3.  If desired add parmigiano chunks after the fennel is slightly cooled on the pan. Enjoy hot, room temperature, or even cold.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 843mg (35%) Potassium 496mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 254IU (5%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 206mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 843mg 35%
Potassium 496mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 254IU 5%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 206mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.